2018 Map of Mendota East

About this map

The city of Mendota serves as a primary hub in this eastern LaSalle County landscape, where the street grid of the town center transitions into a vast network of agricultural section lines. This 2018 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, anchored by small settlements like Meriden and Triumph. The geography is defined by a series of south-flowing waterways, most notably the Little Vermilion River and Sutphens Run, which cut distinct paths through the surrounding prairie. Numerous family and community burial grounds are preserved across the townships, providing a clear map for genealogical research. Locations such as Worsley Cem, Crandall Cem, and Fourmile Grove Cem are noted alongside several others, reflecting the long-established pioneer heritage of this Illinois farming country.